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The Minutes from the previous meeting were read and the Purser's report was given. There was no Board of Governors report to be given.

Lynn introduced our special guests, Officer Huntley & Officer Madejek, Harris Country Sheriffs' Dept., Marine Div., who showed the film "White Water Primer" and talked about water safety. The only safety regulations that directly applied to were: 1.) At night, must have a white light with a 360° visibility, 2.) Your canoe must be registered only if you have a motor on it, & 3.) All children under 12 are required to wear a life jacket.

John Tompkins gave the Fleet Captain's report of past & upcoming trips.

Past Outings:

10-18

Guadalupe River clean-up

10-18

Park People's Buffalo Bayou Float

10-18/19

Neches River, FT. Teran to Lake Bouton----If we hadn't had to paddle, make camp, & cook

in the rain, we might not have learned that cooking in the tents works pretty well. Sunday

was beautiful.

11-8

Navidad River--The put-in turned out to be a lake so the trip started 13 miles upstream.

Fought strong head winds most of the way which made it seem easier to turn around and

go the other way, but we didn't. Saw many water birds and alligator.

Howard Faye took a trip in kayaks on the Guadalupe and J.C. & Ninon took kayaks on the San Marcos.

Upcoming Outings:

11-27/30

Thanksgiving on the Rio Grande-Boquillas Canyon--call Lisa at 462-XXXX. We are planning

a feast for Thurs. eve. With the club furnishing the turkey and ham. Anyone interested should

call Lisa or Alberta (487-XXXX) for food assignments. Permits are required, so if you're going,

let me know! Put-in at Rio Grande Village at noon, but the earlier you get there, the better.